Tides Today & Tomorrow in Betterton, MD

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Betterton, MD.
Next low tide : in 6h 37m at 12:18 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 5:48 pm (1.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:10 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (22% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8573704
Common Questions About Tides

Betterton, MD Tides - Feb 1948

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:391.72:192.07:440.28:420.47:125:23Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon2:371.63:142.08:310.29:530.47:115:24Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue3:361.44:092.09:210.311:070.47:105:25Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed4:361.35:062.110:130.37:095:27Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu5:371.26:032.112:150.411:05 AM0.37:085:28Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri6:371.26:572.21:160.311:58 AM0.37:075:29Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat7:321.27:462.22:090.312:500.37:065:30Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun8:231.38:292.12:530.31:400.37:055:31New Moon8Sun
9Mon9:081.39:072.13:290.32:290.37:045:32New Moon9Mon
10Tue9:481.49:412.14:000.23:150.37:035:34New Moon10Tue
11Wed10:261.510:152.04:280.23:590.47:015:35New Moon11Wed
12Thu11:011.610:491.94:540.14:410.47:005:36Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri11:351.711:251.95:220.15:230.46:595:37Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat12:091.75:510.16:060.46:585:38Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun12:051.812:451.86:220.16:510.46:575:39Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon12:491.71:251.96:570.17:420.46:555:41First Quarter16Mon
17Tue1:361.52:102.07:360.28:400.56:545:42First Quarter17Tue
18Wed2:281.43:012.08:200.29:470.56:535:43First Quarter18Wed
19Thu3:241.33:582.19:120.210:580.56:525:44First Quarter19Thu
20Fri4:261.35:012.110:110.26:505:45Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat5:331.26:072.112:080.511:16 AM0.26:495:46Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun6:421.37:122.21:100.412:230.26:485:47Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon7:461.48:122.22:050.31:290.16:465:48Full Moon23Mon
24Tue8:441.69:072.22:540.32:330.16:455:50Full Moon24Tue
25Wed9:371.79:582.13:390.23:330.16:435:51Full Moon25Wed
26Thu10:271.810:472.04:220.14:310.16:425:52Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri11:141.911:371.95:040.15:260.16:415:53Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat12:022.05:450.16:210.16:395:54Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun12:271.812:502.06:270.17:180.26:385:55Waning Gibbous29Sun
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8573704)

Common Questions About Betterton, MD Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Betterton, MD today?

Slack tide in Betterton, MD is approximately 3:03 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Betterton, MD?

Betterton, MD is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 22% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are Betterton, MD tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Betterton, MD?

Tide predictions for Betterton, MD come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Betterton, MD?

Tide data for Betterton, MD is sourced from NOAA Station #8573704. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8573704.

What is the moon phase in Betterton, MD tonight?

Tonight the moon over Betterton, MD is Waning Crescent (22% illuminated). This places Betterton, MD in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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